Patents by Inventor Christopher D. Wester

Christopher D. Wester has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20200134976
    Abstract: Methods of administering wagering games include administering an opportunity for at least one player to place at least one ante wager on at least one community hand. Methods of administering such wagering games may be performed over a network utilizing a processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher D. Wester, Gabriel A. Baron, Bradley David Kendall
  • Publication number: 20180330573
    Abstract: Methods of administering wagering games include administering an opportunity for at least one player to place at least one ante wager on at least one community hand. Methods of administering such wagering games may be performed over a network utilizing a processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher D. Wester, Gabriel A. Baron, Bradley David Kendall
  • Publication number: 20170039812
    Abstract: An electronically administered card game with a multi-tiered bonus game is disclosed. A wager is placed to play a blackjack base game. An optional side bet provides eligibility to players for a bonus game triggered when initial dealer cards are a colored pair. The bonus game occurs after the base game play is resolved. The rank of the initial dealer cards determines a bonus level for the bonus game and a number of indicia for corresponding multiplier and award pick fields. Based upon player indicia selection, a multiplier value for the bonus game is determined in addition to an award amount using a pyramid-pick field of award indicia descending in number in various tiers. Each tier contains indicia specifying a specific award amount and a single indicium enabling selection from a next-higher tier, if available. The bonus game award is determined by adjusting a selected award amount using the multiplier value or awarding a progressive jackpot at the highest bonus level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Gabriel A. Baron, Kellen C. Roberts, Christopher D. Wester, Jack F. Chesworth, Richard M. Milosevich, Christine M. Bordeaux, Dave Reyes